At an elevation of 5,000 feet, boasting enchanting views and an ideal mountain climate, The Rim Golf Club in Payson, Ariz., is about as close to heaven as you can get. The Rim Golf Club features 205 custom homesites starting from $325K, with custom homes from $1,000,000+.
Just minutes from downtown Tucson, Stone Canyon is an astonishing combination of year-round golf in perfect weather, clean air, spectacular scenery, and the vibrancy of Tucson's urban attractions. Lot sizes starting at one acre.
Less than an hour from Phoenix, Wickenburg Ranch is the real American Dream. A masterfully planned 2,300-acre community complete with neighborhoods by renowned builders, custom home sites and virtually every amenity you can imagine.
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Martis Camp (800) 721-9005
http://www.imiluxuryproperties.com/luxury-real-estate/property.asp?id=2 Martis Camp will encompass 2,177 acres of grand ponderosa forests and spectacular meadows in the beautiful Martis Valley between Truckee and the North shore of Lake Tahoe. The park-like masterplan includes no more than 653 properties with prices starting in the $700,000s.
The 710-acre Catamount Ranch, with a Tom Weiskopf-designed 18 hole golf course, boasts 25 6-8 acre homesites nestled along the fairways among pine and aspen. Build the mountain getaway of your families dreams in this unique lakeside setting.
The community at Red Sky Ranch and Golf Club includes a limited number of homesites to complement the Tom Fazio and Greg Norman-designed golf courses and feature miles of views.
King's Deer (719) 491-0153
http://kingsdeer.com/ King's Deer is an 1800-acre community conveniently located between Denver and Colorado Spring and features an immaculate world-class golf course. Homesites are 2.5 acres and priced from $220K.
Lakota Canyon Ranch (970) 948-4976
http://lakotacanyonranch.com/ Located in the growing community of New Castle, Colorado, 10 miles west of Glenwood Springs on Interstate 70, Lakota Canyon Ranch features an 18-hole championship golf course designed by James Engh, and plans for a recreation center, tennis courts, and outdoor pool. Lots from $145K.
Eagle Ranch (877) 973-3759
http://eagleranch.com/ Eagle Ranch features astonishing mountain views, is just minutes from Vail, boasts a superb Arnold Palmer golf course, a park with playing fields and playground, and miles of bike and walking paths. Homesites are 1/2-2 acres, starting at 275K.
Fox Acres Country Club (970) 881-3431
http://www.foxacres.com/ Cradled in the Rocky Mountains, about an hour from Fort Collins, Fox Acres is home to one of Colorado's top ten private golf courses. This country club community is nothing less than magical, from its flowering meadows to its streams and woodlands. Homesites from $98K.